ryun
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Talking about this: https://accessories.ford.com/FordUSAccessories/f-150-2021-tailgate-viscous-dampening-cartridge-1
Great little device. Don't know why Ford doesn't include it as standard. Anyway, on to the tip.
The T50 bolts that hold in the tailgate hinge are thread glued so well that there is a very high likelihood you will chew up the teeth on the bolt. Even with my small sample size of 2, I'd say it's certain you will not be able to torque the bolt off without sheering the head. Ask me how I know lol.
So if you insist on DIYing this do yourself a favor and buy a propane torch and some heat shielding to protect the plastic bits (fire proof gloves work great). Heat the bolts up from behind and melt the thread glue off. It doesn't take that much heat, I used just a little more than the minimum flame on my cheap propane torch. You know it worked when you see smoke coming from the area. Bolts can be unscrewed without much trouble then.
If you end up jacking up the bolts like I did I'm 99% sure the part number is W720620-S437
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-roller-bolt-w720620s437
Great little device. Don't know why Ford doesn't include it as standard. Anyway, on to the tip.
The T50 bolts that hold in the tailgate hinge are thread glued so well that there is a very high likelihood you will chew up the teeth on the bolt. Even with my small sample size of 2, I'd say it's certain you will not be able to torque the bolt off without sheering the head. Ask me how I know lol.
So if you insist on DIYing this do yourself a favor and buy a propane torch and some heat shielding to protect the plastic bits (fire proof gloves work great). Heat the bolts up from behind and melt the thread glue off. It doesn't take that much heat, I used just a little more than the minimum flame on my cheap propane torch. You know it worked when you see smoke coming from the area. Bolts can be unscrewed without much trouble then.
If you end up jacking up the bolts like I did I'm 99% sure the part number is W720620-S437
https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-roller-bolt-w720620s437
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